2/16/2010 @ 6:00PM

In Pictures: 12 Dodgy Tax Preparers

Taxing Preparers

The Internal Revenue Service says it finally will crack down on federal tax return preparers who aren’t otherwise licensed or credentialed. A new proposal would require such preparers to register with the agency, pass a competency test and take continuing education. The new rules will not take effect for the upcoming tax season. But judging from these recent court cases, they can’t come soon enough.